We have just completed a major overhaul of our JavaScript infrastructure to improve performance on the site. Through lazy loading, we are able to reduce the amount of data download and work done by your computer before the page is displayed - we notice it in our browsers and hope you see it in yours too!
Lazy loading is a design pattern which basically says "don't... [more]

With the recent rash of federal raids on California dispensaries, many businesses are being forced to shutter their doors. To help keep our database up to date, we now have a link on dispensary, clinic, and grow shop listings that will let you report a business closed.
Once we review and verify that the business is indeed closed, we will remove the page from our site.
Our... [more]

Did you know that CannaCentral is on Twitter at, um, @cannacentral? @TacoBell does, and they are following our updates, so why shouldn't you too?
Keep up to date on the latest medical marijuana news, information about CannaCentral, as well as the newest strain information.
Or better yet, sign in or register for an account to follow strains, dispensaries, clinics and grow shops right on the site. Stay... [more]

CannaCentral's strain database currently contains 420 different varieties. Many of these strains can also be found in the menu listings of the dispensaries in our system, providing you a great cross reference to find the medicine that is right for you, and where it can be located nearby.
If you want to see the number right at 420 you better check soon though - we are... [more]

Finding directions to your favorite (or new favorite) dispensary is easy on CannaCentral.com, but what about actually getting to the dispensary? If you are like me, you don't take your computer with you, so what are you options to make sure you don't get lost along the way?
One feature that we are really excited about is the ability to send directions directly to your Android... [more]

The search algorithms on CannaCentral.com were recently upgraded to utilize Bayesian weighted averages for results. When sorted, this is the value that is used rather than the actual rating of the specific result.
Why do we do this, and why should you care?
Let's say there are two and only two dispensaries in given location. One has been in operation for years and is well liked. It... [more]

CannaCentral is very excited about some of the new social features that have come to the site (with more on the way!). From the Activity page, you can quickly see all the recent updates from dispensaries, clinics and grow shops near you, as well as any page that you are a fan of.
It's easy to follow almost any page on CannaCentral. Once you have... [more]

The CannaCentral menu editor now allows dispensary owners to list specific information about their menu items.
As the quality of our data improves with use, we will be able to roll this information up to the strain level - we have some cool analytics coming soon.
The new metadata fields that we now support are:
THC Percentage
CBD Percentage
Cultivation Method
Non/Organic Growth
Look for updates to our Locate and... [more]

The Locate functionality is the centerpiece of CannaCentral.com - the technology behind it probably does a lot more than you think it does! Outside of the Locate page itself, the technology behind it is used all over the site to show strains, clinics, dispensaries, and grow shops near to your location. If you are one of the lucky dispensaries to be featured while CannaCentral is... [more]